- Both University of Wyoming (UW) and United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) are public.
- UW is located in Laramie, WY and Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than UW (96.82%).
- UW is larger with 11,100 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
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| #273 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Laramie, WY | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
UW| Known as | Air Force | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,938 Wyoming residents $22,718 out-of-state | Undergraduate | |
| $8,116 Wyoming residents $20,996 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $8,328 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 96.82% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 40.68% | Yield | 97.04% |
| Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,100 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 8,518 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 2,582 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,066 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 719 Full-time 5 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 2,876 Full-time 32 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $88,677 for Faculties $59,041 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |